Kentucky Library Association

Like libraries nationwide, Kentucky libraries experienced a surge in challenges to materials in 2022. Data released by the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom earlier this week indicated the number of challenges nearly doubled in the U.S. since 2021, but in Kentucky they tripled.

Governor Matt Bevin’s proposed budget would eliminate state funding for local libraries. The cuts could force some of Kentucky’s rural-most libraries…

A Kentucky Senate bill that would allow county judge executives to appoint members of library boards has some concerned about the politicization of…